Overview
Created in 1791 when Elector Karl Theodor ordered the old city walls torn down, this square officially bears his name, though Munich locals affectionately call it 'Stachus,' after a beloved innkeeper's nickname. The square's gateway, Karlstor, is one of three surviving medieval city gates, alongside Sendlinger Tor and Isartor. The underground passage completed in 1970 was, at the time, Europe's largest underground structure, and it still links the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and a large shopping mall below street level. A fountain runs in summer and an open-air ice rink opens in winter, giving the square a different character each season.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
🚇 Getting there
Directly above U-Bahn Karlsplatz/Stachus (lines U4, U5) and multiple S-Bahn lines
Travel Tips
The underground Stachus Passage combines shopping and transit, making it a good rainy-day stop. The fountain area is a popular summer meeting spot.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Munich, Germany from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Germany on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Munich with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Munich 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Karlsplatz (Stachus)
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Things to Do in Munich
Neuschwanstein Day Tour
Guided bus day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, and Linderhof castles. About EUR 60-120
Oktoberfest (Sep-Oct)
The world's largest beer festival, running 16 days on the Theresienwiese. Free entry; one Maß of beer about EUR 14-15
Salzburg Day Trip
Visit Mozart's hometown of Salzburg, about 2 hours by train from Munich. Train round trip about EUR 30-50